Definition of "manufacture" in English

noun

1. The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

2. Anything made, formed or produced; product.

3. (figuratively) The process of such production; generation, creation.

4. (horology) A watch manufacturer that makes its own parts, rather than assembling watches from parts obtained from other firms.

verb

1. To make things, usually on a large scale, with tools and either physical labor or machinery.

2. (transitive) To work (raw or partly wrought materials) into suitable forms for use.

   • to manufacture wool into blankets

3. (derogatory) To fabricate; to create false evidence to support a point.

   • The collegian keeps manufacturing new excuses for their tardiness.